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Explore 150 exciting exhibits, 10 beautiful galleries, and a half-acre of outdoor play space. Buy your tickets online and save!

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A Museum for All

We believe that all children deserve the opportunity to learn and play regardless of their ability to pay.
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February is Dental Health Month
Kids get free dental screenings First Friday Night (6-8pm) and every Saturday (2-4pm)! Call (360) 956-0818 ext. 0 to Register. Plus, special guests and dental health activities all month long.
Mid Winter Camp 2023
Mid-Winter Camps
Register now for Mid-Winter Camps, February 20-21, 2023.
Spring Break Camps 2023
Spring Break Camps
Register now for Spring Break Camps. April 3-7, 2023.
Winter Camps 2022 IC
NEW Afterschool Program
This class is sold out. To join the waitlist, call (360) 956-0818 ext. 103 or email reservations@hocm.org.
Family Showing Their Printmaking Art
Membership
Experience Hands On fun and learning all year long! Get unlimited admission, member discounts, early event registration, and much more!
Kid's Birthday Party
Birthday Parties
Birthdays & special events are more fun at Hands On! Enjoy a private room and unlimited Museum play.
Preschool
Preschool 2022-2023
We have one opening in our Pre-K PM class! All other Preschool classes are full. To join the waitlist, call (360) 956-0818 ext. 103.

Upcoming Events

First Friday Night
Feb 3
4:00pm - 8:00pm

First Friday Night

Pay just $1 to play on the first Friday night of the month. Free for members.
Dental Screenings
Saturdays in February and First Friday Night!
6:00pm - 8:00pm

FREE Dental Screenings!

Free dental screenings on First Friday Night and each Saturday in February. Families who bring their children in for screenings receive free Museum admission upon request.
Tiny Teeth!
Feb 3 - 5
11:00am - 4:00pm

Tiny Teeth!

Make shrinky dink teeth necklaces by tracing animal teeth!
February Printed Calendar 2023
Daily in February
9:00am - 5:00pm

February Printed Calendar

Print a copy of our February calendar!
Featured Event
Feb 1 - 28
9:00am - 5:00pm

Dental Health Month

February is Dental Health Month! Kids get free dental screenings every Saturday! Call (360) 956-0818 ext. 0 to Register.
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Voted Best Family-Friendly Destination

Thank you for all the 5-star reviews and award nominations. We were thrilled to win the Best of Western Washington, 2021!
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